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NEW DELHI, Aug 14: The Supreme Court today expressed concern over sexual abuse of children living in shelter homes across the country and asked the Centre what action was being taken in the cases of 1,575 minor victims. A bench … More

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on August 20 a plea filed by over 300 Army personnel challenging registration of FIRs against them for operations in areas where the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) … More

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: Nearly 1400 male passengers were arrested by the Railway Police Force (RPF) this year for travelling in ladies compartments across Northern Railway, a statement from the national transporter said today. The RPF presently escorts 220 trains … More

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: A city court today directed a Delhi businessman, accused in a Rs 5,000-crore bank loan fraud case, to appear before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning. The direction came after the agency told the court that he … More

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: The Kashmir issue is now merely an “excuse” propped by the Pakistan Army to remain in control, said former RAW chief Vikram Sood, who described the neighbouring country’s army as the “largest corporate” entity running a … More

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: Amid talks of simultaneous polls, the Congress today dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dissolve the Lok Sabha early and announce general elections along with polls in four states where the terms of the assemblies end … More

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a book on Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on completion of his one year in office. The book will be unveiled at a function on August 20, where former Prime … More